PlainZIP

Juniata, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68955

Adams County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,025
8/sq mi
$90,850
Median income
$266,400
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Juniata pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68955 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 247.0 square miles in Juniata, Adams County, Nebraska. The area is home to 2,025 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68955 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68955 sits at $90,850 (19% above the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $44,455. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.4%. On housing, the median home value is $266,400 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 68955 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68955.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68955, Juniata, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,025

Population

247.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68955?

35.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$90,850

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$44,455

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

0.4%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68955 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,850 Top 26% higher than 74% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

827

Total Housing Units

807

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$266,400

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$878

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68955 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.3% 177
2020 +3.5% 183
2021 +12.2% 205
2022 +10.1% 226
2024 — 248

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 68955, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,050,000.

35

Businesses

180

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 28.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.4%
Manufacturing 3 8.6%
Wholesale trade 3 8.6%
Retail trade 3 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68955 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68955 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68955 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68955 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68973 Roseland, NE 463 9.9 mi
68950 Holstein, NE 331 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

68901 standard
Hastings, NE
Pop: 26,354
68956 standard
Kenesaw, NE
Pop: 1,215
68925 standard
Ayr, NE
Pop: 474
68973 standard
Roseland, NE
Pop: 463
68950 standard
Holstein, NE
Pop: 331

Related Areas

Adams County Juniata, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68955 in? ▼
ZIP code 68955 (Juniata) is located in Adams County, Nebraska. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68955? ▼
ZIP code 68955 in Juniata, NE has a population of 2,025 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68955? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68955 is $90,850, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68955? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68955 is $266,400, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68955? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68955 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68955? ▼
ZIP code 68955 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68955? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68955 are: Construction (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68955? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68955 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68955? ▼
In ZIP code 68955, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68955? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68955 is 17.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68955? ▼
In ZIP code 68955, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68955? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68955 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Juniata, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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